Privacy Policy

1. Age Restriction

SermonBuddy is intended for users 18 years or older. By accessing or using our Service, you confirm that you meet this requirement.

**Disclaimer**: We are not responsible if users misrepresent their age. If we discover underage use, we will delete user data promptly, except where retention is necessary (e.g., logs for security purposes).

2. International Users

SermonBuddy operates in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to data transfer and processing in the United States, where data protection laws may differ.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following data:

• Account details (e.g., name, email address).
• Content generated or uploaded to the Service.
• Usage data (e.g., session duration, pages visited).
• IP addresses and access logs collected by Vercel for operational and security purposes.

Some data, such as IP addresses stored in server logs (e.g., Vercel), may not be removable as it is essential for operational and security purposes.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and third-party tools (e.g., Vercel Analytics, Meta Pixel) to:

• Measure website performance and traffic.
• Analyze user behavior.
• Ensure platform functionality and security.

Cookies can be managed via browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features.

5. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and improve our Service.
• To ensure platform security and prevent misuse.
• To process payments securely via Stripe.
• To analyze and improve user experience.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

6. Data Retention

We retain user data only as long as necessary to provide the Service, meet legal requirements, or ensure platform security.

Certain data, such as IP addresses stored in server logs (e.g., by Vercel), cannot be removed due to their role in maintaining security and operational integrity.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your data. Data may be shared with:

• Trusted third-party providers like Vercel, Stripe, Supabase, OpenAI, and Meta for operational purposes.
• Legal authorities when required by law.
• With your explicit consent.

8. Security

We employ industry-standard security measures, including encrypted connections and secure payment processing. However, no method is 100% secure.

Research documents are stored in a private bucket under an account-specific path. Access controls limit document metadata, uploads, downloads, and deletion to the authenticated account that owns them. Research documents are not used to create a shared library or to train models.

9. Your Data Rights

You may request access, corrections, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us at support@sermonbuddy.ai.

Note: Data essential for security (e.g., IP logs) cannot be removed.

Deleting a research document through the Service removes both the stored object and its associated upload and rights-attestation metadata.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service indicates your acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns, contact us at support@sermonbuddy.ai.